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Hat and cap artwork selected to show bold, readable embroidery placement.
Cap and hat embroidery examples
Caps are one of the hardest places to embroider. The front panels are curved and seamed, the fabric is thick, and the design area is small, so artwork that looks fine on a flat sheet can come out distorted on a hat. The examples above include a phoenix eagle, a wolf, a phoenix bird sized at 8 inches and a dragonfly sized at 6 inches.
Hat digitizing means planning stitch direction around the center seam, keeping lettering large enough to read from a distance, and sizing details so they do not fill in or blur. Bold animal and eagle designs work especially well because strong shapes hold up on the curved surface. Fine lines and tiny text usually need to be simplified or enlarged.
If you are planning caps for a team, brand or event, see our hat embroidery service. For raised lettering on caps, look at 3D puff embroidery. When you are ready, send your artwork along with the cap style and the size of the design area.